Archive for May, 2011

Sugar Grove seeks members for committees

SUGAR GROVE—The village of Sugar Grove is currently seeking members for the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals, the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners, and the Sugar Grove Police Pension Fund.

May 14th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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The path to living well

ELBURN—Elburn resident Tracey Marut passed away in September after a 10-year battle with colon cancer, but not before she made a big contribution to a place that had done so much for her and her husband Dave.

May 13th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Village considers TIF District around airport

Officials hope infrastructure improvements will spur industrial growth
Sugar Grove—The village of Sugar Grove hopes to jump start industrial development in Sugar Grove through the establishment of a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) District.

May 13th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kaneland junior goes to State for WYSE competition

KANELAND—As someone who admits to never having any luck with playing sports, Kaneland High School junior Kayley McPhee caught a glimpse of the world of high school competition when she qualified to represent Kaneland at the World Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) state finals in April.

May 13th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Cloat named Kane County Associate Educator of the Year

KANELAND—A District 302 staff member has been recognized as an Educator of the Year in Kane County.

May 13th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Boots for a cause

Members of the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District took to the streets, routes 38 and 47 to be exact, last Friday in an effort to raise funds for the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance’s “I Am Me” Camp.

May 13th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Put a lid on it: recycle without being blown away

Elburn—A group of Blackberry Creek subdivision resident-volunteers picked up 50 bags of refuse that had blown from recycling containers on just one clean-up day last weekend.

May 13th, 2011 | | 4 comments | Continued
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Feece honored for 37 years of service

Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District Chief Kelly Callaghan presents Jim Feece with his name placard as well as a plaque commemorating 37 years as a Fire Protection District trustee on Monday.

May 13th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Hall of Fame at KHS

Sophomore Danielle McCormack receives her award from Principal Fantozzi during the 2011 Academic Achievement and Hall of Fame Awards on May 2 at the high school auditorium.

May 13th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Elburn Chamber announces scholarship winners

Elburn—Every year, the Elburn Chamber of Commerce hosts a Winter Dinner and Silent Auction.

May 13th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Health Department conducts food-borne illness outbreak investigation

Kane County—The Kane County Health Department, the Illinois Department of Public Health Laboratories, and other local health departments have reported a recent increase in Salmonella ser. Typhimurium in Northeastern Illinois.

May 13th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Church news for May 13

A look through this week’s church news and events.

May 13th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Past growth means change to village clerk

ELBURN—The Elburn Village Board on Monday discussed changing the compensation of the village clerk from an hourly wage to a salary.

May 13th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Residents want ‘speedway’ traffic to slow down

Kaneville—Kaneville will be getting some new speed limit signs that show drivers’ speed in response to resident complaints about the main drag through town—Harter Road—becoming a speedway.

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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The wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Wicked Witch of the West, played by Emily Grams, confronts Glinda (Kyra Trynoski) and Dorothy (Rachel Miller) in Kaneland Harter Middle School’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” last Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Middle School.

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Softball grabs two victories after tough May stretch

KANELAND—Welcome to the dog days of May.

After losses to Morris, Sycamore, Yorkville and non-conference Elk Grove High School, the Lady Knights managed wins against Oswego East and Rochelle, situating themselves at 12-14 (3-6 NIB-12).

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Knights boys track visits 93-year old friend

STREAMWOOD, Ill.—Millenium Field housed some Kaneland boys track performances to take notice of on Friday.

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Zick, Aguirre, Patterson lift girls track to third in NIB-12

KANELAND—With top-tier finishes on Friday during Kaneland’s venture into the first-ever Northern Illinois Big XII Conference girls track meet, what else could make it a memorable evening?

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Soccer finishes second at KHS Classic, brandishes 11 wins

KANELAND—Despite weather that could generously be described as “dumpy,” Kaneland High School soccer’s fortunes are heating up.

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Baseball beats Sycamore, falls behind Morris in NIB-12

KANELAND—Knights baseball (13-10, 9-5 Northern Illinois Big XII) saw itself making the most of its hits, in both wins and losses this week.

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Guest editorial: A special thanks to our neighbors

Two months ago, my wife, Cari, and I really didn’t know too many people in this small town called Elburn. I don’t think we realized just how great this community really is.

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Enough already

My name is Jim MacRunnels, and the Kane County portion of my tax bill has increased by over 6 percent.

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Help us at annual Conley Farm Planting, Work Day

This Saturday, May 14, is our annual spring event, “Planting Seeds of Hope.”

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Thanks to clean-up volunteers

The Blackberry Creek Home Owner’s Association Board of Directors would like to thank all of the volunteers who showed up for our Community Clean-up Day on Saturday, April 30.

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Elvin J. ‘Al’ Holdridge

Elvin Jacob “Al” Holdridge, 86, of Maple Park, died Monday, May 2, at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center, DeKalb.

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Angelene W. Medernach

Angelene W. Medernach, 55, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away April 17.

Daughter of John and Doskie (Jackie) Jackson, she was born in Vina, Ala. She was a loving mother and grandmother.

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Local student participates in Summer STEM program at U.S. Naval Academy

Phillip Cutsinger, a Kaneland High School student from Maple Park, will participate in the U.S. Naval Academy’s Summer STEM program.

May 12th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Stroke, osteoporosis screenings come to Sugar Grove

SUGAR GROVE—Residents living in and around the Sugar Grove community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture.

May 11th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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J.A. Air takes top spot on FBO survey

SUGAR GROVE—In the world of aviation, earning a spot on Aviation International News’ (AIN) survey of the top 40 fixed-base operator (FBO) facilities in the country is like winning the Super Bowl. Earning the No.1 spot on the list is like winning baseball’s Triple Crown.

May 8th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Krier takes 2nd place in Illinois Woman’s Press Association

KANELAND—The Kaneland Krier came in second place in the annual Illinois Woman’s Press Association Communications Contest, with staff members taking home 12 individual awards.

May 8th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

LivingWell Cancer Center announces‘Living with Chronic Cancer’

Geneva—Learn ways to cope with the physical and emotional effects of living with cancer during a Q&A session on Wednesday, May 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the LivingWell Cancer Resource Center.

May 8th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Board changes code to allow for wine sales

SUGAR GROVE—The Sugar Grove Village Board on Tuesday voted 6-0 to amend the village Liquor Control Code, which will allow for the sale of wine during a seasonal market.

May 7th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued